Tex Mex Shells And Cheese Recipes

QUICK SHELLS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Heat the milk and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cheeses and stir until melted. Stir in the pepper, salt and seasoned salt. Drain the pasta, and stir it into the cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

TACO SHELLS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it with a wooden spoon, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chiles, hot water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove to a bowl (it will still be a little juicy).
• In the same pan over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the milk and cook until hot and bubbling. Add the processed cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Do the same with the Cheddar jack. Pour in the cooked pasta, add the taco meat and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, thinning with a splash of milk if needed. Stir in the cilantro.
• Top each serving with some sour cream and salsa if desired.

TEX-MEX SHELLS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Brown meat in nonstick skillet; drain.
• Stir in Shells, tomatoes and water. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
• Add Cheese Sauce; stir until blended. Top with shredded cheese.

TEX-MEX CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Heat beef tips with gravy according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in salt and pepper., Place buns on a baking sheet, cut side up. Mix mayonnaise and, if desired, chili powder; spread on roll bottoms. Layer with beef tips, onion mixture and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and buns are toasted.

SUPER CREAMY AND CHEESY TEX-MEX MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water; drain and return shells to the pot.
• Stir in the butter; cover, and set aside.
• Position a boiler rack so that the top of your macaroni and cheese (in its baking dish) will be 4-6" from the heat source; preheat the broiler.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, chili powder, and pepper until combined.
• Place the pasta over low heat; stir in the milk mixture and 2 cups of the cheese.
• Cook, stirring, until a creamy sauce forms and the mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into an ungreases 6-cup baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Broil until lightly browned and bubbly, 2-3 minutes; serve hot.

TEX-MEX SHELLS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef, drain.
• Prepare Mac N Cheese as directed.
• Combine Mac N Cheese, meat, Ro*Tel. Mix well.